Incident Overview
Security guards and their rough behavior have been a hot topic lately. As ENHYPEN left Korea for China on August 3, 2024, another incident involving guards occurred, resulting in a few casualties as the boys tried to push through the crowd of fans. Notably, a staff member accidentally pushed Jay while trying to fend off fans. It seemed like an involuntary reaction as his right hand, which was closer to Jay, subconsciously moved alongside his left hand, which he used to fend off fans. He soon recovered, guiding Jay along.
Manager Yuki’s Misfortune
A security guard also pushed away a man without realizing it was one of ENHYPEN’s managers, Yuki. Fans recognized the manager from his previous appearance on Omniscient Interfering Point Of View. Upon a closer look, Yuki was pushed so hard that he ended up on the floor in pain. The moment soon went viral online, causing an uproar among fans.
Fan Reactions
Fans were absolutely incensed by the incident, expressing their outrage online:
헐 유키님..ㅜㅜ pic.twitter.com/VSOvVcATjG
— slow 냥쭈고 (@kl600200) August 3, 2024
Not at @BELIFTLAB staff pushed jay together with sasaeng, I saw yuki manager fall too pic.twitter.com/Qms3IMAImz
— xo, el (@jjongjjin0420) August 3, 2024
ㅅㅂ? 멤버밀치고 매니저 넘어지는데 신경도 안쓰는게 경호원임? https://t.co/f9tTXqLvkd
— 엔글 (@jjong4letters) August 3, 2024
진짜 어이없다; 지킬 사람 다 밀치는게 경호원이야? https://t.co/40C8c4nEG4
— 리리옥 (@GrunGe8612) August 3, 2024
“Fck? Pushing the members around, and even their manager fell over, but they don’t care at all. Is this what being a security guard is?”*
“I’m really dumbfounded. Does a guard push the people they’re supposed to protect?”
“No, fck, how can you just push whoever is in front of you?”*
The Security Issue
Security guards are often signed as external contractors by the entertainment agency. Although some guards are exclusively contracted with agencies, most only show up at specific events they are hired for, rather than being attached to a group or company. As such, fans are clamoring for HYBE to properly educate and vet their security detail. This is not the first time that ENHYPEN has struggled with their guard detail at the airport.
Conclusion
The incident at the airport highlights a recurring issue with the security measures in place for ENHYPEN. Fans are calling for better training and vetting of security personnel to ensure the safety of the members and their team. With growing concerns, it is crucial for HYBE to address these issues promptly to prevent further incidents and maintain the trust and support of their fanbase.
